Egyptian Radio and Television Union
Hacker steals content from Egypt’s Quran Karim Radio
Egypt
April 19, 2023
Hacker steals content from Egypt’s Quran Karim Radio
A hacker stole content from the Egyptian Quran Karim Radio through a piracy program, which was then sold inside and…
Provocative message sparks on-air fight, penalties for Shobier
Egypt
May 31, 2016
Provocative message sparks on-air fight, penalties for Shobier
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) is considering imposing harsher penalties than initially enforced against sportscaster Ahmed Shobeir after…
State TV employees demand information minister dismissal
Egypt
April 18, 2013
State TV employees demand information minister dismissal
Radio and Television Union members are planning a vigil on Sunday afternoon to demand the dismissal of Information Minister Salah…
Qandil accused of humiliating Beni Suef
Egypt
February 8, 2013
Qandil accused of humiliating Beni Suef
Investigations are being conducted into controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil regarding the “personal hygiene of mothers.”
After caller insults Morsy, radio anchor investigated for defamation
Egypt
February 4, 2013
After caller insults Morsy, radio anchor investigated for defamation
Radio anchor Reyada Samir is reportedly under investigation for defaming President Mohamed Morsy after a caller allegedly insulted the president…
Law in the works for National Media Council to oversee state, private channels
Egypt
January 1, 2013
Law in the works for National Media Council to oversee state, private channels
Ismail al-Sheshtawy, head of the Radio and Television Union, said a draft law is being prepared for the formation of…
Court refuses to release former Radio and Television Union head
Egypt
December 20, 2012
Court refuses to release former Radio and Television Union head
The Cairo Criminal Court (CCC) ruled on Thursday not to release former Radio and Television Union head Osama al-Sheikh from…
Govt promises change in state media content
Egypt
August 17, 2012
Govt promises change in state media content
The content of state media will change in the coming months, Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud told reporters Thursday evening. Leading…
State TV admits to incitement during October Maspero violence
Egypt
May 15, 2012
State TV admits to incitement during October Maspero violence
The information minister has warned two Egyptian Radio and Television Union news officials after administrative investigations found their coverage of…
Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising
Former President Hosni Mubarak was totally isolated from reality in his presidential palace during the January 2011 uprising that forced…